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Clay County Master Gardener Volunteers & NCCE – Clay County Center are excited to announce the 2026 Home Gardener Series. Clay County Master Gardener Volunteers and NCCE-Clay County Center are excited to announce the 2026 Cultivating Knowledge in the Garden Series. Every Thursday from May 21st to September 24th. Support local farmers! The summer tradition of free music on the Hiawassee Town Square returns for its 27th year on Saturday, May 23! Scholarship applications close August 17th. Through the month of August, Jerry and Wanda Gottlieb will match contributions to the Clay County Food Pantry. Now through August 17th you can drop off new school supplies at one of our Community Partners. WIN A FULL YEAR OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT! YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO WIN! Check out our fantastic music lineup! Reservations recommended but not required. Chamber Director Jim Rich is featured on Facebook every Friday to discuss local happenings. Enjoy the First Friday Night Market as we celebrate Back to School Disney style! Based on the 1980 hit movie! Music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. Come visit us to raise money for a good cause! Together we can make a difference! Creedence Revived has rapidly become one of the most highly sought after tribute bands in the world! Clay County youth are welcome to join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where they'll learn to craft something unique and totally handmade! Two spaces still available! All materials included. Featuring The Wilder Flower. Join us this August for a Colonel E.H. Taylor Tasting Experience. 6pm Meal, 7 Pm Devotions and games-Free food , school supplies and hair cuts and fun! A free, beginner‑friendly session that breaks down what functional medicine actually is — in plain English. Celebrating local Women in Business at the Paris Business Center (PBC) in Hiawassee. Every Thursday, from the comfort of your own living room...2:00-3:30 p.m. EST. All Chamber members are invited to this important evening of networking. Clay County Back-To-School Bash is a family event to learn about resources and pick up school supplies. American Idol Winner Hannah Harper appears with opening act the Edgar Loudermilk Band! Look forward to the 76th annual Georgia Mountain Fair, held at the historic Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds this summer! Chamber Director Jim Rich is featured on Facebook every Friday to discuss local happenings. The 2026 Summer Concert Series features The Chris Key Band! Peter Blair Denis Bernard Noone is a multi-talented entertainer, who has been delighting audiences nearly all his life! Bring your items to the Sharp parking lot and we will do the rest! Auditions are coming up for Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure! Who doesn't love a good parade? The annual Georgia Mountain Fair parade is a tradition in these here hills dating back 76 years! This show is sold out. Tickets still available for Sunday's show! Doors open 6 p.m. Concert begins at 7 p.m. Refreshments are available. Each vendor will donate a portion of their proceeds to the family. It's been 50 years since Vince Gill chose a path toward music and left his home in Oklahoma to launch his career. Make plans to attend the Miss Georgia Mountain Fair Pageant and support the young ladies competing! Monthly on the third Wednesday at 9 am will be our Grow with Google classes. Come on out! Grab a seat and enjoy an evening of Appalachian storytelling. If you are experiencing food insecurity please come visit our food pantry. Every Thursday, from the comfort of your own living room...2:00-3:30 p.m. EST. Chamber Director Jim Rich is featured on Facebook every Friday to discuss local happenings. Sit back as Keenen Carter fills the room with smooth vocals and classic charm! Come sit a spell at our new location at Moss Memorial Library! The Randy Travis: More Life Tour features the legendary country singer and James Dupre, alongside his longtime touring band. FreeBird is The Ultimate Lynyrd Skynyrd Experience! Don't miss your shot! Spots are going fast! Crowder's distinct style is characterized by his soulful vocals and eclectic instrumentation. An Evening of Appalachian Tales: Old time music and dance. Toe-tapping songs and Appalachian storytelling. Registration Required: Please join us for this free event featuring YHC's very talented Fine Arts students and faculty! There will be a discussion of what's to come this season as well as student performances. Please register by August 17 to attend. Ready to grow, scale, or strengthen your business? Every Thursday, from the comfort of your own living room...2:00-3:30 p.m. EST. Enjoy an evening at Hamilton Gardens for a Fall Acoustic Sunset Series! Saddle Up for the Biggest Sales Event of the Summer! Join us for our Boat & RV Rodeo at Young Harris Watersports & RV! Chamber Director Jim Rich is featured on Facebook every Friday to discuss local happenings. Yacht Rock Radio Live is a genre defining category of soft rock and pop from the mid-1970s to mid-1980s! Get ready to sing your heart out to all your favorite Taylor Swift hits! Fat Dog on Main is proud to sponsor its Second Annual Charity Golf Tournament! If you are experiencing food insecurity please come visit our food pantry. Enjoy an evening at Hamilton Gardens for a Fall Acoustic Sunset Series! Grab your boots and raise your glass for a day filled with bottomless mimosas, live entertainment, and endless fun! Join us at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds for two days of Rodeo fun! Enjoy live music, dessert, and live glassblowing demonstrations, all while sitting out by Lake Chatuge. Since 2003, Firecracker Jazz Band has captivated audiences with electrifying performances! Enjoy an evening at Hamilton Gardens for a Fall Acoustic Sunset Series! All Chamber members are invited to this important evening of networking. Step back into the golden era of horsepower at Memories of Metal, September 11–12, 2026, in Hiawassee. Authentic Unlimited blends rich harmonies with skillful instrumentation to create a sound that is both timeless and innovative. This tribute to Steely Dan brings the funky grooves, jazz sensibility and sharp lyrics of Fagan and Becker’s classics to life. Featuring Hubby Jenkins and Hannah Mayree. Monthly on the third Wednesday at 9 am will be our Grow with Google classes. Come on out! Grab a seat and enjoy an evening of Appalachian storytelling. If you are experiencing food insecurity please come visit our food pantry. The Dailey & Vincent Music Fest brings the best American music to fans! Gnarly Fingers is Clay County Progress Reader's Choice Award for 2025, Best Musical Group! “That Little Ol' Band From Texas” has been at it for well over a half century! John Schneider’s acting career has endured far beyond his role of Bo Dukes. Fall is a perfect time to drool over all the Mustangs that will be onsite for the Northeast Georgia Mustang Club's car show! NEW this year: Home Preserved Food Contest! The YHC Concert Band brings six decades of iconic California pop to life in a sun‑soaked musical escape. Enjoy live music, dessert, and live glassblowing demonstrations, all while sitting out by Lake Chatuge. Rob Tiger brings you an unforgettable evening celebrating some of the finest musical storytellers of our time. This classic car show features fun for the whole family and will include music, food trucks, and more! If you are experiencing food insecurity please come visit our food pantry. Enjoy an evening at Hamilton Gardens for a Fall Acoustic Sunset Series! The John C. Campbell Folk School Fall Festival returns this year on Oct. 3 and 4, bringing more than 13,000 visitors from across the Southern Appalachian region to celebrate the spirit of community and creativity. This fall, experience the Folk ... The John C. Campbell Folk School Fall Festival returns this year on Oct. 3 and 4, bringing more than 13,000 visitors from across the Southern Appalachian region to celebrate the spirit of community and creativity. This fall, experience the Folk ... Known for capturing the heart, soul, and energy of Bob Seger's greatest hits, Mainstreet delivers an unforgettable live experience for audiences of all ages. This gathering continues every first Wednesday of the month. Celebrating local Women in Business at the Paris Business Center (PBC) in Hiawassee. Enjoy an evening at Hamilton Gardens for a Fall Acoustic Sunset Series! Enjoy exciting musical performances, arts & crafts, & more! Howard and David continue to prove that the trail they've ridden to fame has been as unique as their music itself—music that is now celebrating over 40 years of success. By the late ‘70's The Bellamys were emerging on the country charts with another ... Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure a mystery adapted by Steven Dietz, based on the original 1899 play by William Gillette and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The world’s greatest detective has seemingly reached the end of his remarkable career when a case ... This special concert features three outstanding groups: The Isaacs, blending bluegrass roots with award-winning Gospel harmonies; Mylon Hayes Family, known for their joyful energy and encouraging message; and The Rumfelt Family, bringing powerful ... Ready to grow, scale, or strengthen your business? Enjoy exciting music performances, arts & crafts, & more! If you are experiencing food insecurity please come visit our food pantry. It was a transformative moment when two young brothers discovered their grandfather Malpass' LPs collection. Drawn like a moth to a flame, the classic-filled treasure trove from the golden era of traditional country music gathered little dust in the ... Punkin Chunkin weekend kicks off on Friday evening with the “Anything Pumpkin” and Chili Cook-off competition. Molly Tuttle is a Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and virtuosic guitarist whose innovative blend of bluegrass, Americana, pop, and rock has made her one of the most dynamic artists in modern roots music. In 2025, she released her boldest statement ... Festival is October 18 and 19, 2025; Chili & Anything Pumpkin Cook-off October 17, 2025. Have you ever seen a pumpkin fly? Monthly on the third Wednesday at 9 am will be our Grow with Google classes. Come on out! Grab a seat and enjoy an evening of Appalachian storytelling. DMTB is a celebration of the music of the Dave Matthews Band – a time machine to a funky tea party in the 90’s, a boisterous time of tape trading, sing-alongs, and exploration into a new sonic landscape.
For over 20 years, the Dave Matthews Tribute ... Rob Tiger brings you an unforgettable evening celebrating some of the finest musical storytellers of our time. If you are experiencing food insecurity please come visit our food pantry. Stage Fright - Ghost Stories at the Peacock – 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 30th. Part Casper the Ghost. Part Addams Family. Join a ghostly gathering of creepy tales, chilling stories and family-friendly fun with tricks and treats for the kids, a costume ... Discover original works of art made by regional artists in our charming shops, galleries, and studios. Ages 16 & up can join us for a weekend of brotherhood, escape from the daily grind, and encouragement to overcome the challenges of life.
Come enjoy trap shooting, cornhole tournament, and hearty food. We'll have worship and a message designed to ... Forge After Dark: Blacksmithing Evening Event
Join us for Forge After Dark
Get ready for a night of magic and blacksmithing at Forge After Dark!
Watch Master Blacksmiths at Work
Live Music
Live Blacksmithing Demos
Family-Friendly Fun
Sip on Hot ... This is a two-day Arts & Crafts event with up to 40 vendors. Admission is FREE for the public. Food and Door Prizes The Ray Howard band is an exciting Band that specializes in Classic Soul/R&B, The Earth, Wind & Fire Experience and Motown Tribute shows! The band provides live music that is cross-generational and fun! A two-day Arts & Crafts market with up to 40 vendors. Admission is FREE and door prizes will be awarded. If you are experiencing food insecurity please come visit our food pantry. The Stranger, featuring Mike Santoro, is the nation's most authentic tribute to Billy Joel. This extraordinary event promises to deliver the closest encounter you’ll have to experiencing Billy Joel himself.
With an unparalleled drive for ... Join Grammy-nominated musician Daniel Kimbro alongside soulful Americana artist Sam Lewis for an unforgettable evening steeped in Appalachian roots and heartfelt storytelling.
Raised on American roots music in eastern Tennessee, Daniel Kimbro has ... Pastor Chris Rumfelt of First Free Will Baptist Church in Hayesville will preach two sermons at this event! Monthly on the third Wednesday at 9 am will be our Grow with Google classes. Come on out! Grab a seat and enjoy an evening of Appalachian storytelling. Relive the golden era of jazz. In sweeping harmonies and velvety tunes, experience the fusion of Frank Sinatra's suave vocals and Nancy Wilson's soulful voice in this special Holiday tribute featuring Karla Harris and Joe Gransden. Celebrating local Women in Business at the Paris Business Center (PBC) in Hiawassee. If you are experiencing food insecurity please come visit our food pantry. Enjoy the ambiance of live holiday music and a crackling fire as you shop for artful treasures in our beautifully decorated Keith House and visit the artists in Davidson Hall (next to the Craft Shop). Craftspeople will offer handmade items such as ... The Hayesville Christmas Parade will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 on the square in Hayesville. Monthly on the third Wednesday at 9 am will be our Grow with Google classes.
2026 HOME GARDENER SERIES
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CULTIVATING KNOWLEDGE IN THE GARDEN
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CLAY COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
ENCHANTED MUSIC ON THE HIAWASSEE SQUARE
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
REGISTRATION FOR JANUARY-JUNE CLASSES AT THE FOLK SCHOOL NOW OPEN
12:00 AM - 5:00 PM
CLAY COUNTY FOOD PANTRY - GOTTLIEB MATCHING PROGRAM
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
CLAY COUNTY COMMUNITY FOR STUDENTS SUPPLY DRIVE
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
WIN A FULL YEAR OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: PEACOCK 2027 SEASON TICKET RAFFLE
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EPIC MUSIC LINEUP AUGUST 5-8
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
CHAMBER DIRECTOR JIM RICH ON WKRK VIDEO
2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
FIRST FRIDAY NIGHT MARKET: DISNEY BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
9 to 5: The Musical
7:30 PM - 5:00 PM
YARD SALE FUNDRAISER FOR CLAY COUNTY K-9 INITIATIVE
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
STUFF THE BUS---SPONSORED BY FAT DOG ON MAIN AND MOONSHINE MARDI GRAS
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
CREEDENCE REVIVED - SMOKY MOUNTAIN CENTER
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
LITTLE HANDS, BIG CREATIONS SEWING CAMP
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
DECOUPAGE CLASS AT THE LAZY LLAMA
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
CENTENNIAL SOUNDS CONCERT SERIES - REBECCA PORTER & THE RHINESTONE ROSES
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
THE OAKS BARREL CLUB - E.H. TAYLOR BOURBON TASTING
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Back to School Bash
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE 101: A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO WHOLE-BODY HEALING AND Q&A
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING BREAKFAST @ THE PARIS BUSINESS CENTER
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
TELL IT LIKE IT IS - STORY SWAP
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - CLAY COUNTY HISTORICAL & ARTS COUNCIL
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
CLAY COUNTY BACK TO SCHOOL BASH
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Hannah Harper
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
76th Annual Georgia Mountain Fair
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
CHAMBER DIRECTOR JIM RICH ON WKRK VIDEO
2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
CCCRA 2026 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES - THE CHRIS KEY BAND
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
ELECTRONIC RECYCLING DAY AT SHARP MEMORIAL
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
AUDITIONS FOR SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE FINAL ADVENTURE
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
76TH ANNUAL GEORGIA MOUNTAIN FAIR PARADE
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Vince Gill - Saturday Show ~SOLD OUT~
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
BRASSTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER CONCERT
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
BENEFIT MARKET FOR HAYESVILLE RESIDENT KITT
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Vince Gill - Sunday Show
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Miss Georgia Mountain Fair Pageant
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
GROW WITH GOOGLE CLASSES HOSTED AT PARIS BUSINESS CENTER
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
AN EVENING OF APPALACHIAN STORYTELLING
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
BRASSTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER FOOD PANTRY
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
TELL IT LIKE IT IS - STORY SWAP
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
CHAMBER DIRECTOR JIM RICH ON WKRK VIDEO
2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
AN EVENING WITH KEENAN CARTER
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
OPEN MIC NIGHT - STORIES ON THE SQUARE
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
The Randy Travis: More Life Tour
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
FreeBird -Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute ~SOLD OUT~ WAIT LIST AVAILABLE
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Swing for Hinton, Swing for Hope Golf Tournament
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Crowder
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Appalachian Tales: Scribes on Stage
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
YHC Fine Arts Season Preview
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
FREE BUSINESS TRAINING SERIES - SESSION 3: DEVELOPING YOUR BUSINESS STRATEGIC PLAN
5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
TELL IT LIKE IT IS - STORY SWAP
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Acoustic Sunset Fall Series
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
BOAT & RV RODEO
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
CHAMBER DIRECTOR JIM RICH ON WKRK VIDEO
2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
YACHT ROCK RADIO LIVE!
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Feeling 22 - Taylor Swift Tribute
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT BENEFITING SHRINERS CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
BRASSTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER FOOD PANTRY
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Acoustic Sunset Fall Series
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Bubbles and Boots Mimosa Festival
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Hiawassee Pro Rodeo
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
HOT SUMMER NIGHTS - MONICA SPEARS
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Firecracker Jazz Band
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Acoustic Sunset Fall Series
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - HISTORIC HAYESVILLE, INC.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Memories of Metal
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
AWARD-WINNING BLUEGRASS AUTHENTIC UNLIMITED
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
The Fine Colombians - A Steely Dan Tribute
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
CENTENNIAL SOUNDS CONCERT SERIES - JAKE BLOUNT
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
GROW WITH GOOGLE CLASSES HOSTED AT PARIS BUSINESS CENTER
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
AN EVENING OF APPALACHIAN STORYTELLING
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
BRASSTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER FOOD PANTRY
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
The Dailey & Vincent Music Fest
12:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Gnarly Fingers
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
ZZ Top
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
JOHN SCHNEIDER: AN EVENING OF STORIES AND SONGS
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
The NE Georgia Mustang Club's 53rd Annual Mustang Car Show
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
20TH ANNUAL AG DAY AND TRACTOR PARADE
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Pops on the Patio at YHC
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
HOT SUMMER NIGHTS - TOPPER VOICES
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Songwriters Showcase 63
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Memory Lane Classic Car Show
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
BRASSTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER FOOD PANTRY
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Acoustic Sunset Fall Series
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
50th Annual Fall Festival at the John C. Campbell Folk School
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Folk School 50th Annual Fall Festival
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Bob Seger Tribute Band Mainstreet
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
COMMUNITY GATHERING INVITATION: WOMEN SUPPORTING WOMEN
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING BREAKFAST @ THE PARIS BUSINESS CENTER
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Acoustic Sunset Fall Series
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Georgia Mountain Fall Festival
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Bellamy Brothers & Exile
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure
7:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Fall Gospel Show
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
FREE BUSINESS TRAINING SERIES - SESSION 4: CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND 4 FLOWS OF MANAGEMENT
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Georgia Mountain Fall Festival
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
BRASSTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER FOOD PANTRY
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
The Malpass Brothers & Always Loretta
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
2026 CHILI COOK OFF AND ANYTHING PUMPKIN COMPETITION
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Molly Tuttle
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
17TH ANNUAL PUNKIN CHUNKIN
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
GROW WITH GOOGLE CLASSES HOSTED AT PARIS BUSINESS CENTER
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
AN EVENING OF APPALACHIAN STORYTELLING
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Dave Matthews Tribute Band
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Songwriters Showcase 64
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
BRASSTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER FOOD PANTRY
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Stage Fright: Ghost Stories at The Peacock
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
2026 NORTHEAST GEORGIA ARTS TOUR
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Truett: Man Camp
4:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Forge After Dark: Blacksmithing Evening Event
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Candy Cane Market
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The Ray Howard Band: A Motown and Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Candy Cane Market
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
BRASSTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER FOOD PANTRY
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
The Stranger: A Billy Joel Tribute
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Daniel Kimbro & Sam Lewis
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
THE ULTIMATE SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
GROW WITH GOOGLE CLASSES HOSTED AT PARIS BUSINESS CENTER
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
AN EVENING OF APPALACHIAN STORYTELLING
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Swingin' in Harmony: The Frank Sinatra & Nancy Wilson Holiday Tribute
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING BREAKFAST @ THE PARIS BUSINESS CENTER
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
BRASSTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER FOOD PANTRY
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Fireside Sale
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
CHRISTMAS PARADE SPONSORED BY THE CLAY COUNTY PROGRESS
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
GROW WITH GOOGLE CLASSES HOSTED AT PARIS BUSINESS CENTER
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
